Bogus 50/50
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Bogus 50/50, Boise ID
Bogus 50/50 is a trail race event in Boise that offers three course distances starting and finishing at the Fort Boise parking lot in the lower foothills. The courses use trails in the Boise foothills and include multiple uphill and downhill sections on terrain described as moderate difficulty. Written course directions and an elevation map are provided by the organizer.
Distances:
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 27K
Course details: the 50 Mile route climbs to Sweet Connie/Eastside then over to Shingle Creek and returns, with an elevation gain of approximately 7,680 feet. The 50 Mile has two hard cutoffs at about mile 24 (Bogus Road aid station) and mile 43.75 (8th Street/Motorcycle Parking aid station). The 50K has an elevation gain of approximately 4,688 feet and a cutoff at the mile 22 aid station. The 27K is an out-and-back on the same course sections and has an elevation gain of approximately 2,354 feet.
Additional event notes: a cash prize is offered to the first male and first female to reach the Bogus Road aid station in the 50 Mile race provided they finish. The race is a green event so participants must bring a collapsible cup for aid stations. No pacers are allowed. Registration deadlines and packet pickup windows are set by the organizer; same-day registration is available. No refunds will be provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
